Amy Secrist

Tag: catholic family life

  • Remembering

    From the back of the van through the wild giggles, squabbling and screeching I hear: “Know what’s most important, Mom? You guys. You and Dad. I mean, I love my stuffed animals and all, but you guys are the most important.” The house is quiet now, and this memory floats to the top of my…

  • God knows, God loves

    The middle one listens to her dad and me schedule the days and work through conflicts and make offers to help one another. She interjects during the hurried morning going-out-the-door discussion: “Well, I could skip vacation bible school…” When we disuade that generosity, she replies: “But I already know everything about Jesus;” and I recall…